Harrell’s Employee Handbook, September 2023
* Company business is defined as driving at the direction, or for the benefit, of the employer. It does not include normal commuting to and from work. Driver Criteria and Administration. 1. Employees must have a valid and current Driver’s license to operate a company provided vehicle or a personal vehicle with current auto insurance while on company business. 2. Criteria that may indicate an unacceptable record within the last three years includes, but is not limited to: a. Reckless or negligent driving or driving to endanger. b. Any violation involving alcohol or drugs (including refusal to submit to a chemical test). c. Fleeing or eluding an officer, e.g., not pulling over at an officer’s request. d. Failure to perform duty following an accident. e. Negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter, or assault with a motor vehicle. f. More than two at-fault accidents for any one driver. g. Drag racing or racing on roadways. 3. It is likely that drivers may not be insurable if their driving record contains any of the criteria listed above. If a driver isn’t insurable or does not have a valid driver’s license applicable for the class of vehicle being driven, they are not employable in a position that requires them to drive a company vehicle. 4. While they maintain insurability, drivers may lose employability if their driving record contains the following: a. Speed over 20 mph over the posted speed limit. 5. Employees are expected to drive in a safe and responsible manner and to maintain a good driving record. Harrell’s Compliance Department, along with the company’s vehicle insurance broker, is responsible for reviewing records, including accidents, moving violations, etc., to determine if an employee’s driving record indicates a pattern of unsafe or irresponsible driving and to make a recommendation to Executive Management for suspension or revocation of driving privileges. Driver Safety Rules 1. The use of a company provided vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants or other drugs (which could impair driving ability) is forbidden and is sufficient cause for discipline, up to and including termination of employment. NOTE: In the event an employee feels that their driving ability is impaired, they should arrange for alternate transportation, which may be paid for by the company. 2. Employees are strictly forbidden from using e-mail, text messaging, iPods, cameras, or other devices that could be a distraction unless the vehicle is parked. Handheld cell phone use while driving is strongly discouraged and may be prohibited by state law. Please check your state’s regulations or contact Harrell’s Compliance Department. Drivers need to be aware when the use of a cell phone is creating a distraction from safe driving and adjust their use accordingly, including pulling off the road to continue/finish the conversation if needed. Whenever possible, drivers should complete calls while the vehicle is safely parked and use “hands-free” mode via a headset or speaker when permitted by state law. While driving, attention to the road and safety should always take precedence over conducting business over the phone. Further, all drivers are required to be familiar with and comply with all state and local driving laws wherever they travel in a company vehicle or on company business, and this includes any laws restricting or prohibiting the use of a cell phone while driving. 3. No driver shall operate a company provided vehicle when their ability to do so safely has been impaired by illness, fatigue, injury, prescription medication, or any other factor impairing safe driving. b. Driving with a suspended license. c. More than two speeding violations.
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